Obituaries
Henry 'Snooky' Peck
Sep 13, 2016
SCHENECTADY –Henry J. Peck, 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love and peace of his daughter and son-in-law, after a long illness. Hank was born in Schenectady on January 19, 1936 a son of the late Erving and Henrietta Collins Peck. Hank started his long career with the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, on...
Anna M. Fossella
Sep 7, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Anna M. Fossella, 85, lovingly entered into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Anna was born on April 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Nicola and Anna (Carnavale) Fossella. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1949 and began her long tenure with the General Electric. Anna worked at the main plant...
Cindy Fenton Dethorne
Sep 1, 2016
GLENVILLE – Cindy E. DeThorne, 61, passed peacefully and acceptingly into the Arms of the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Cindy was born in Rochester on June 20, 1955, a daughter of the late Roger Fenton and Patricia (Bertram) Fenton. She was educated locally and was a 1974 graduate of Ballston Spa High School. She worked many years as...
Nancy Ann Nydam
Aug 4, 2016
PATTERSONVILLE – Nancy Ann Nydam, 58, passed away on August 4, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. Nancy was born on July 20, 1958 in Walton, NY, a daughter of the late Peter and Ruth (More) Nydam, and spent her younger years on the family farm in N. Franklin. As a young adult, Nancy lived in Sidney, NY...
Winnifred "Winnie" Cain
Jul 19, 2016
Winnifred "Winnie" Cain, 95, of Vineland, N.J., entered into eternal peace on July 19, 2016 at home with family . She died quietly in her sleep after a week of feeling increasingly tired. She leaves behind to treasure her memory 6 children: Morrison G. Cain (Hae Chun) of Bethesda, Md., Joseph Cain (Christine) of Old Chatham, N.Y., Martha Viel (Charles)...
Louis A. Mell
Jul 18, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Louis A. Mell, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2016 after a long illness Louis was born in South Schenectady on September 14, 1922, a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Fiorentino) Mell. He was a graduate of Draper High School and enlisted in the US Navy. He was an extremely proud veteran serving in...
Josephine 'Jobie' Lamalfa
Jul 7, 2016
TOWN OF MOHAWK – Josephine 'Jobie' LaMalfa, 68, entered peacefully, into eternal rest on Thursday, July 7th at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love and peace of her family. Jobie was born on December 2, 1947 in Yonkers, NY a daughter of the late Lewis and Kathleen (VanWart) Morrell. She was raised in Amsterdam and graduated from St. Mary's Institute....
Jeffrey A. Peek
Jun 29, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Jeffrey A. Peek, 49, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Jeff was born in Schenectady on March 1, 1967 a son of George and Linda (VanBuren) Peek. He graduated from Linton High School, class of 1986. Jeff with his love for people, made his career in retail. He worked for Famous...
Virginia 'Jeanie' Bianco Shafer
Jun 27, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Virginia (Jeanie) Bianco Shafer, 78, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016, at home, surrounded by her adoring family. Jeanie was born on May 7, 1938, in Scranton, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Della Bianco. She located to Schenectady as a young girl and was educated locally. She worked at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, retiring...
Frank L. Alvarez
Jun 12, 2016
SCHENECTADY - Frank L. Alvarez, 88, passed away suddenly at home on June 12, 2016. He was born in Schenectady, on September 13, 1927, son of the late Baldamero and Jennie DeCelli Alvarez. He was a proud Second Class Seaman in the United States Navy during WWII where he helped to build aircraft carriers in New York City, until he...
Patricia Rodgers Collins
Jun 6, 2016
SCHENECTADY -- Patricia Rodgers Collins, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 6, 2016. Pat was born in Patterson, NJ, a daughter of the late Truman Rodgers and Vivian (Walder) Rodgers Younger. She graduated from Lakewood High School in NJ, class of 1961 and Green Mountain College in Poultney, VT with an associate's degree in bookkeeping. Pat worked...
Gloria M. Stinzianni
May 28, 2016
PINELLAS PARK, FL- Gloria M. (Marconi) Stinzianni, 94, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born in Manhattan New York, the daughter of the late Edmond and Orelia (Josephine DiCannazzaro) Marconi. Residing in Schenectady most of her life, she attended St. John the Baptist School and furthered her education attending...
Joe Cacciolfi
May 18, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Joe Cacciolfi, 64, a lifelong resident of the Stockade, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at his residence. Joe was born an on March 10, 1952 the son of the late Paul Joseph and Gemma (Gizzi) Cacciolfi. He was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, class of 1970. Joe worked for Schatz Stationery...
Constance Lontrato
May 13, 2016
ROTTERDAM - Constance Rossi Lontrato, 92, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016, at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. Constance was born in Port Chester, NY a daughter of the late Nicola and Caroline Bucci Rossi. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominick Lontrato; son-in-law, Charles Richards; siblings, Marion Randall, Joseph Ross, Nicholas Rossi, Philip Rossi and Nora...
Dorothy Rita Knapick
May 12, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Dorothy Rita Knapick, 93, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Thursday at Ellis Residential & Rehabilitation Center with her loving children at her side. Dorothy was born and educated in Bridgeport, CT, a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Callahan McHugh. During World War II, Dorothy served as a Corporal in the United States...
Thomas J. Saul
May 7, 2016
GLENVILLE – Thomas J. Saul, 91, passed away on Saturday May 7th. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 17, 1924 to the late Jacob Nicholas Saul and Elsie Bayersdorfer Saul. Mr. Saul spent his early years in West Hempstead, NY, graduating from Hempstead High School in 1942. He enrolled in the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point,...
Philomena Ravaioli
May 4, 2016
NISKAYUNA - Philomena Ravaioli, 87, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2016 with her daughters by her side. She was born Filomena Palmieri on September 13, 1928 to Crescenzo and Carmina (Torelli) Palmieri in Faicchio Provence of Benevento, Naples, Italy. At the age of nine, she and her mother traveled on the SS Rex to the United States arriving on...
Louise G. Marconi
Apr 14, 2016
SCHENECTADY - Louise (Luigia) Genevieve (Conti), Marconi 93, passed peacefully in her home of 65 years on April 14, 2016 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Louise was born in Schenectady NY on February 12, 1923, the daughter of the late Angelo and Anna (Longe) Conti. Louise was educated in the Schenectady Schools and was a 1944 graduate...
David J. Mattie
Apr 5, 2016
BROADALBIN – David J. Mattie, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital. David was born and educated in Amsterdam. He was the son of Steven Markulis and the late Salvena Perfetti Lasinski. Dave honorably served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a clerk for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance...
John C. Lapointe, Sr.
Mar 28, 2016
GLENVILLE – John C. LaPointe, Sr., 83 passed away peacefully on Easter Monday, March 28, 2016 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long illness. He was surrounded by the love and devotion of his family. John was born in Brooklyn a son of the late Norman and Ida Mae (Henry) LaPointe, Sr. He was raised in Schenectady and graduated...
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